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Justin Mills

Houston,TX

Summary

Talented Drone Pilot bringing 7 years of experience in commercial unmanned operations combined with over 180 hours of manned aircraft experience. I take on a diligent approach and possess a stellar history of safe operations while acting as an excellent multitasker, organizer and problem-solver. I have a high level of experience with the ability to operate under dynamic conditions with a calm, level-headed approach. I am dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and demonstrate the willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Drone Pilot

Aerodyne Measure
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
  • Developed and founded a standard of operations for Lidar use on the DJI M300 conducting aerial surveys on solar farm projects and distribution lines
  • Conducted Lidar scans on over 20,000 acres of land and over five hundred miles of transmission and distribution powerlines logging five hundred plus hours of Lidar drone flying experience
  • Experience with GCP surveying using Emlid RS2 Rover and Base stations to collect ground control points
  • Performed multiple aggregate and volumetric grid flight missions using Aeropoints to collect ground control point data
  • Lidar data processing experience with PC Painter and PC Master
  • Arranging and renaming data to correspond with appropriate folders and dates to prepare for upload processing
  • Inspected over two thousand wind turbines throughout the greater US and Puerto Rico conducting visual inspections looking for wear and tear including lightning strikes and delamination
  • Performed visual and thermal Inspections on substations and adjoining transmission lines
  • Created a unique series of flight plans to capture Marriot hotel properties including rooftop inspections, property boundaries and facade inspections
  • Logged over 3000 plus hours of drone flying experience on multiple UAS platforms performing visual inspections and lidar scans while serving the largest energy companies in the world

Drone Pilot

Arch Aerial
Houston, TX
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Conducted pipeline encroachment patrols on 220 miles of right of way areas on a biweekly basis through refineries and chemical plants in Deer Park, Pasadena, Baytown and Mount Belvieu
  • Notified plant managers and security detail of the flyovers as needed to ensure a safe and legal flight operation
  • Flew numerous construction projects for major engineering firms throughout the greater Houston area capturing progress on multimillion dollar projects
  • Documented progress on major pipelines being constructed in Pecos, Texas and surrounding areas while flying hundreds of miles of pipeline and right of way construction areas

Drone Pilot

Measure UAS
Houston, TX
07.2016 - 02.2018
  • Logged Over 1000 hours of UAS flight time
  • Missions flown for Measure UAS include: rooftops, solar panels, transmission line inspections, wind turbines, oil and gas plant inspections (cable trays, stacks, and flares), experimental proof of concepts package delivery (Walmart), etc.
  • Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies.
  • Learned and used advanced drone inspection software to stay at forefront of industry.
  • Helped create and implement innovative drone standards for group.
  • Filed flight plans and sent out notams with air traffic control so flights could be coordinated with other air traffic.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity.
  • Conducted in-depth pre- and post-flight checks for safety and operational compliance.

Aircraft Technician

Signature Flight Support
Houston, TX
03.2006 - 06.2016
  • Accomplished 10 years of outstanding service and dedicated work ethic in the aviation industry working my up to line supervisor and overnight shift supervisor
  • Serviced and refueled over 10,000 plus aircraft including all branched of the armed services and corporate aviation industry
  • Pumped more than five million gallons of Jet-A, JP-8, and 100LL over the course of ten years without incident
  • launched and recovered F-16's, F-15's, F-18's, A-10's, and T-38's assisting in ingress and egress helping aircrew stow away ladders and footsteps to ensure safe flight conditions
  • Performed oil sampling checks on the Lockheed Martin F-16 to ensure a safe engine oil analysis burn to stay flight ready
  • Serviced hydraulics on numerous Navy aircraft including all variants of the F-18 Hornet
  • Used ground power and air start carts to start engines on the Grumman EA-6B Prowler and E-2 Hawkeye
  • Supervised and offered guidance for aircraft and equipment movement.
  • Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining FOD awareness at all times.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clear Lake High School
Houston, TX
05.2005

No Degree - Aeronautical Engineering Technologies

San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX

Skills

  • Over 4 years and 20,000 acres of Lidar mapping experience
  • Used Slam Lidar for underground mapping of salt mines
  • Executed over 5,000 Transmission and Distribution powerline Pole Inspections
  • Inspected over 2,000 Wind Turbine Generators identifying critical abnormalities on blades and towers
  • Extensive IR and Thermal mapping experience over solar farms and rooftops
  • Rooftop and facade Inspections on large Buildings
  • Fluent and clear aeronautical radio communications and transmissions
  • Train new employees on unmanned Aerial System Inspections
  • Qualified on multiple Unmanned Aerial System platforms
  • Obtained Private Pilots License in 2009
  • Over 180 Hours of Pilot in command in fixed wing aircraft
  • Flexibility with projects assigned
  • Interpersonal skills-working well with others on assigned projects and trainings
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable

Certification

  • Private Pilots License
  • Part 107 Unmanned License
  • Osha 10 Training
  • Basic Life Support in CPR and AED

Timeline

Senior Drone Pilot

Aerodyne Measure
06.2019 - Current

Drone Pilot

Arch Aerial
11.2018 - 06.2019

Drone Pilot

Measure UAS
07.2016 - 02.2018

Aircraft Technician

Signature Flight Support
03.2006 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Clear Lake High School

No Degree - Aeronautical Engineering Technologies

San Jacinto College District

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